Missing Will: Executor Can’t Locate the Will, What Now?
It’s common for people to desire a sense of privacy and confidentiality when they prepare their last will and testament. Some people keep their will hidden to avoid upsetting loved ones with their inheritance choices. If no one knows the…
Buying a Home with Co-Ownership
What is a Co-Ownership Agreement? Two or more people often use a co-ownership agreement when they buy an asset together, like a house or land. It details the rights and responsibilities of each owner of the property, governing anything from…
Ethical Wills: Your Legacy Estate Plan
Often people are aware of what a last will and testament is – legal bequests for how they wish for their estate to be distributed to loved ones upon their passing. Another type of will is the living will –…
In Terrorem Clauses: Preventing Estate Litigation in Your Will
Sometimes, will writers are aware that a gift in their will is going to cause conflict between loved ones and could lead to litigation after their passing. Will writers can create an in terrorem clause to help prevent legal conflict…
My Parent Gave More of the Estate to My Sibling: Can I Challenge the Will?
Sometimes, children are surprised when they find out their sibling is inheriting more from their parents, despite their similar relationship. They might it's unfair and wonder if they can challenge the will and change it, even after their parents’ death.…
Vicarious Liability of Employers
What is Vicarious Liability? Vicarious liability holds someone responsible for the harm caused by another person’s actions due to their relationship with the person causing the harm. It is a type of strict liability, which holds a person or organization…
Trampoline Parks and Personal Injury Claims
There’s no doubt that trampoline parks are enjoyable for everyone, but this fun often comes with a huge risk of injury. News stories of people who are injured at trampoline parks filing lawsuits are only becoming more frequent, as those…
Strategies to Maximize Your Estate’s Value
In BC, most will-writers should expect to have their will go through the probate process. This is a process where the courts verify that the will is real and legally valid. When a will goes through probate, the estate must…
Enter the Housing Market: Co-Ownership
Breaking into the lucrative B.C. real estate market is increasingly out of reach for many due to the ever-increasing cost of property in the province. To purchase a property in B.C. more affordably, many are choosing to purchase with a…